釋鑑稽古略續集 2.40

2.40

Imperial Titles for Musical Pieces: Zongle was ordered to compose musical pieces to offer to the Buddha. When they were completed and submitted, the Emperor gave them titles: the first was called "Melody of Exalting the World"; the second, "Melody of Manifesting Sincerity"; the third, "Melody of Extending Compassion"; the fourth, "Melody of Dharma Joy"; the fifth, "Melody of Chan Delight"; the sixth, "Melody of Universal Response"; the seventh, "Melody of Wondrous Aid"; and the eighth, "Melody of Perfecting Goodness." The Court of Imperial Sacrifices was ordered to harmonize them with the cadence of song and dance and perform them, establishing it as a fixed institution.